Swine shine at Allegany County Fair

Special to The Spectator

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Jul 22, 2018 at 11:20 PMJul 22, 2018 at 11:20 PM

ANGELICA — On Monday, July 16, the Allegany County Fair held a Youth Swine Show. This year’s show opened with senior showmanship all three exhibitors receiving blue ribbons: Emily Lyman, Kelsey Pierce and Carmen Schiralli. The Senior Swine Showmanship award sponsored by Dr. Peder Hancher DDS was presented to Emily Lyman.

In the novice divisions 3 participants Sarah Wilson, Shane Ploetz and Mason Brokaw all received a blue ribbon. The Novice Showmanship award donated by the Stone Family went to Sarah Wilson.

The top two from each divisions competed for Grand Champion Showmanship. This year’s winner Sarah Wilson received a plaque sponsored by the NYS Pork Producers Association. Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship winner was Kayley Middaugh. Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Showman received a banners sponsored by Dr. Robert Reilly DMD.

There were also 2 Clover Bub Showman a division open to youth 5-7 years old, Ben Eshelman and Bently Foster receive participation awards.

Following the showmanship market classes were held. Results for these classes:

Heavy Weight competitors all received blue ribbons. Shane Ploetz took 1st and 2nd blue, followed by Caitlin Stewart, Carmen Schiralli, Kadin Pierce, Sarah Beiler and Cole Armison. Ploetz was also awarded Grand and Reserve Grand Champion for his pair of market hogs. Awards sponsored by the NYS Pork Producers Association and General Roofing.

In the Youth Breeding Swine division Kelsey Pierce and Morgan Holcomb received blue ribbons for their gilts.

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